Khachanov vs. Basavareddy: Predictions, Where to Watch

Karen Khachanov opens his 2025 U.S. Open campaign today against rising American star Nishesh Basavareddy at Stadium 17.

Khachanov, ranked world No. 9, is a former Masters champion and two-time Grand Slam semifinalist, known for his powerful serve and consistent baseline game. He’s recently returned to top form, reaching the final at the Canadian Open, falling to Ben Shelton in a three-set battle.

Basavareddy, an impressive 20‑year‑old American, enters with momentum — having reached the hard‑court ATP semifinal in Auckland and breached the top‑100 rankings earlier this year. He is recognized for his poise and speed despite his youth.

Basavareddy came to the tour by way of Stanford and began his 2025 campaign with an impressive Australian Open debut, taking a set off Novak Djokovic. In Cincinnati, he put up a spirited fight against Alexander Zverev, but the serve gap was a deciding factor in the match — if not the main decider.

Khachanov–Basavareddy Head-to-Head

This will be their first professional meeting.

Prediction

Khachanov in straight sets. Expect a similar result as Basavareddy’s match against Zverev, an opponent with a comparable frame.

How to Watch Karen Khachanov vs. Nishesh Basavareddy

The Karen Khachanov–Nishesh Basavareddy match is expected to start at around 5:00 PM Eastern at Stadium 17 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Some of the match may air live on ESPN, as part of its whip-around coverage.

Dedicated match feeds are available to ESPN+ subscribers. A standalone ESPN+ subscription starts at $11.99/month.